This year, the wine festival will take place from August 8th to 10th, 2025, at Münster's beautiful Überwasserkirchplatz . Sample wines from a range of top-class national and international wineries.
Drive time is 1hr 30 mins the train journey is roughly the same time.
Rietberg - Water fun - €6 adults, €2 Children
Six and a half weeks of water fun during the summer holidays! The Garden Show Park offers refreshing cool-off on hot days.
From the large bouncy castle, you can slide directly into the pool. Small electric paddle boats are available, and the giant water balls require just the right balance.
There's no stopping you on the waterslide – it's a blast when the weather's nice! Water fun is available daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the summer holidays in the North section of the park.(make sure you head to the correct area of the park.)
The water fun is included in regular park admission. Season ticket holders pay nothing. A day ticket costs €6 for adults, and €2 for children ages four and up. Children under four are free.
Drive time 27 mins.
Time for Fishing?
At the last NFS Town Hall, it was raised that SOFA members in Paderborn were unable to renew or obtain a German fishing licence.
The GEO has now re-enabled this facility for SOFA Members to gain a German fishing License in Paderborn.
Applicants MUST attend the 2 hour GEO Briefing.
The intention is to run a pilot course briefing (Week commencing 1 Sep. Register with the pilot exam two weeks later (week commencing 15 Sep).
Applicants MUST pass the GEO Angling Exam (in English)
30 Hr self-learning package. The GEO exam (in English) is aimed at already experienced anglers and not for complete novices.
https://garmisch.armymwr.com/programs/hunting-fishing-sport-sho
Summer Nights Cinema - Schloss Neuhaus 6th -11th Aug
You chance to watch new and classic movies in the open air and in German too!
Tickets are available here.
Festival On The Lake
Things won't be quite so tranquil at this year's Bridge Festival, which runs from August 7th to 10th. With live music on two stages, a funfair, and a varied program for all ages, the festival is once again an experience for the whole family after a three-year hiatus.
Tickets are available online at 7.50 Euro each. Use this link
Machsee - Hannover Colourful programme on the children's meadow
Colourful children's programme every Wednesday and Friday - Sundays from 14-19h on the meadow at the stadium.
The children's meadow at the Maschsee Festival is the best place in Hanover for all those who like to play, do handicrafts, jump and run around. From Friday to Sunday and on Wednesdays there is a brilliant programme for the kids from 2pm to 7pm.
All play, creative, movement and hands-on activities are free of charge.
Drive time is a 1hour 30 mins from Sennelager. The lake is transformed during the festival with several music and event stages set up around the shore.
you can walk around the lake and visit all the pop up restaurants, lounges and bars. Or use the boats laid on to transport people between the venues. music is from choirs to rock, dance DJ's and funk.
Check out the website here for the complete details.